U.S. Soldier dies of Non-Combat injuries

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Friday, 11 December 2009

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20091211-02

December 11, 2009

U.S. Soldier dies of Non-Combat injuries
Multi-National Division – North PAO

Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq – A Multi-National Division – North Soldier died Dec. 11 from non-combat related injuries.

The Soldier was discovered unresponsive in his living quarters by a non-commissioned officer in the unit. The NCO transported the Soldier to a nearby medical facility on their base, but he was later pronounced dead by attending physicians. The incident is currently under investigation.

Task Force Marne extends our deepest condolences to the family during this time of loss.

Release of the Soldier’s identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin, and will be announced through the U.S. Department of Defense Official Web site at http://www.defenselink.mil/.

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